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Kymene™ Wet-strength Additives

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<p>Kymene&nbsp;wet-strength additives comprise a family of products proven to significantly improve the wet strength of paper. Kymene additives have been <a href="/en/research-and-development/innovations/the-history-of-kymene/">trusted by papermakers for more than 50 years</a>. And, thanks to our ambitious R&amp;D program, they&rsquo;ve only improved with time.</p> <p>Commercial applications confirm that Kymene wet-strength additives provide a number of value-added benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Improved wet strength</li> <li>Improved retention and drainage</li> <li>Enhanced creping control</li> <li>Improved dry strength</li> <li>Reduced chemical costs</li> <li>Improved machine runnability</li> </ul> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 975px; height: 478.907px; border-spacing: 10px; border: 1px solid #000000;" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 39.994%; border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 10px;" width="208"> <p><strong>Feature&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </strong></p> </td> <td style="width: 60.006%; border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 10px;" width="416"> <p><strong>Benefit</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 39.994%; border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 10px;" width="208"> <p>A legacy of innovation</p> </td> <td style="width: 60.006%; border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 10px;" width="416"> <p>The most complete line of wet strength resins on the market, making it possible to address a full range of customer compliance needs while balancing cost-in-use.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 39.994%; border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 10px;" width="208"> <p>Advanced chemical techniques and manufacturing processes</p> </td> <td style="width: 60.006%; border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 10px;" width="416"> <p>Introduction of high-solids, high-efficiency resins with ever-increasing levels of aziridinium (AZE) functionality.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 39.994%; border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 10px;" width="208"> <p>Biodehalogenation and membrane separation technologies</p> </td> <td style="width: 60.006%; border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 10px;" width="416"> <p>Stronger-performing resins with reduced levels of 1,3-DCP and 3-MCPD, as well as aminochlorohydrin and polymer-bound CPD.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 39.994%; border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 10px;" width="208"> <p>Extensive manufacturing footprint</p> </td> <td style="width: 60.006%; border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 10px;" width="416"> <p>Ability to provide wet-strength resins efficiently and cost-effectively to any mill, anywhere in the world.</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 39.994%; border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 10px;" width="208"> <p>Dedicated R&amp;D organization and wet-strength resin expertise</p> </td> <td style="width: 60.006%; border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); padding: 10px;" width="416"> <p>Commitment to deliver the next generation of wet-strength resins that increase solids, improve functionality, and remain far ahead of all regulatory compliance issues.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Technology Overview</h2> <p>Kymene wet-strength additives, based on polyamine-epichlorohydrin (PAE) resin chemistry, help papermakers improve the web strength of grades intended primarily for the consumer market. These grades include tissue (facial, kitchen towel, wipers, napkins and tableware), packaging (liquid packaging, aseptic container, carrier board, and other forms of food packaging), and specialty (tea bag, coffee filter, labels, currency, laminating grades, etc.).</p> <p>Designed to be used at neutral-to-alkaline pH, PAE resins have a high level of wet-strength permanence, help improve machine efficiency and do not adversely affect paper absorbency as do some other chemistries.</p> <p>Solenis has developed methods, including post-synthesis technologies, to modify the basic chemistry of Kymene wet-strength resins to make them stronger-performing while reducing the by-products 1,3-dichloropropanol (1,3-DCP) and 3-monochloropropan-1,2-diol (3-MCPD), as well as aminochlorohydrin (ACH) and polymer-bound CPD (PB-CPD) for out customers&rsquo; paper and board regulatory compliance needs.</p> <h2>How They Work</h2> <p>Kymene wet-strength additives are water-soluble polymer products. The most commonly used solutions are formulated with polyamide-epichlorohydrin (PAE) resin chemistry and are intended primarily for the consumer market. PAE resins function in neutral/alkaline papermaking processes. They have a high level of wet-strength permanence, help improve machine efficiency and do not adversely affect paper absorbency.</p> <p>Kymene additives work during the curing process, when the functional groups on the Kymene polymer react with cellulose fiber to form a covalent bond. The polymer molecules cross-link, forming a network in the cellulose web that provides strength when the paper becomes wet. Kymene wet-strength products can also reinforce existing fiber-to-fiber bonds, which further enhance the strength of the paper.</p> <p>For even greater paper performance,&nbsp;<a href="/en/research-and-development/innovations/hercobond-dry-strength-additives/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Hercobond&trade; dry strength additives</a>&nbsp;can be used with Kymene wet-strength additives. This combination can increase wet and dry tensile performance by as much as 25 percent.</p> <p>Today, Solenis offers the broadest portfolio of wet-strength resins in the world. We provide Kymene wet-strength additives in a wide range of solids content to ensure the perfect fit for your needs. Our portfolio can help you balance freight costs, shelf life and product stability concerns.</p>
<ul> <li>Increased wet strength</li> <li>Reduced cost</li> <li>Increased efficiency</li> <li>Improved functionality</li> <li>Improved regulatory compliance</li> </ul> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 975px; border-spacing: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); border-style: solid;" border="1" width="663"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 847.998px;" colspan="6" width="663"> <p><strong>Asia Pacific Line of Kymene Wet-Strength Resins</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 139.484px;" width="95"> <p><strong>Generation</strong></p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 207.281px;" width="144"> <p><strong>Product</strong></p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 146.406px;" width="100"> <p><strong>Total Solids</strong></p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 111.812px;" width="75"> <p><strong>DCP</strong></p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 111.812px;" width="75"> <p><strong>MCPD</strong></p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 131.203px;" width="89"> <p><strong>Total AOX</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 139.484px;" width="95"> <p>G2</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 207.281px;" width="144"> <p>Kymene X-Cel</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 146.406px;" width="100"> <p>20.0%</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 111.812px;" width="75"> <p>750 ppm</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 111.812px;" width="75"> <p>300 ppm</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 131.203px;" width="89"> <p>0.45%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 139.484px;" width="95"> <p>G2</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 207.281px;" width="144"> <p>Kymene 920-AP</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 146.406px;" width="100"> <p>20.0%</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 111.812px;" width="75"> <p>850ppm</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 111.812px;" width="75"> <p>300ppm</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 131.203px;" width="89"> <p>0.57%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 139.484px;" width="95"> <p>G2</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 207.281px;" width="144"> <p>Kymene 725-AP</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 146.406px;" width="100"> <p>25.0%</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 111.812px;" width="75"> <p>950ppm</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 111.812px;" width="75"> <p>350ppm</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 131.203px;" width="89"> <p>0.57%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 139.484px;" width="95"> <p>G2</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 207.281px;" width="144"> <p>Kymene 777LX</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 146.406px;" width="100"> <p>12.5%</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 111.812px;" width="75"> <p>800 ppm</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 111.812px;" width="75"> <p>150 ppm</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 131.203px;" width="89"> <p>0.25%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 139.484px;" width="95"> <p>G3</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 207.281px;" width="144"> <p>Kymene 888ULX</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 146.406px;" width="100"> <p>12.5%</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 111.812px;" width="75"> <p>5 ppm</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 111.812px;" width="75"> <p>10 ppm</p> </td> <td style="padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 131.203px;" width="89"> <p>0.10%</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Compliance and Sustainability</strong></p> <p>Solenis&rsquo; wet-strength resins can be supplied in a variety of product configurations to accommodate any mill&rsquo;s compliance and regulatory standards.&nbsp; For customers exporting to European markets, we offer solutions that help them comply with environmental labeling established by Nordic Ecolabel and recommendations issued by the German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut fur Risikobewertung, or BfR).&nbsp; These resins also meet the recommendations issued by the Chinese National Standards (GB4806.8).</p> <p><strong>Supply Chain</strong></p> <p>Solenis owns and operates its own manufacturing facility for wet-strength resins in Asia.&nbsp; This ensures consistent, high-quality product to meet the demands of all customers.&nbsp; At this facility, we have the flexibility to supply all generations of wet-strength resin to allow customers to meet regulatory requirements for domestic and export paper.</p> <p><strong>More Information</strong></p> <p>To learn more, contact your technical sales representative.</p>
<ul> <li>Increased wet strength</li> <li>Reduced cost</li> <li>Increased efficiency</li> <li>Improved functionality</li> <li>Improved regulatory compliance</li> <li>Reduced carbon footprint</li> </ul> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 975px; border-spacing: 10px; border: 1px solid #000000;" border="1" width="683"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 81.6094px;" width="66"> <p><strong>Generation</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 144.75px;" width="104"> <p><strong>Base Resin</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 82.9688px;" width="76"> <p><strong>Total Solids</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 123.188px;" width="85"> <p><strong>Efficiency</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.1875px;" width="85"> <p><strong>DCP</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 91.5px;" width="95"> <p><strong>MCPD</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.25px;" width="78"> <p><strong>Total AOX</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 97.5469px;" width="94"> <p><strong>Carbon Footprint <sup>1, 2</sup></strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 81.6094px;" width="66"> <p>G2</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 144.75px;" width="104"> <p>Kymene 725-EU</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 82.9688px;" width="76"> <p>25%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 123.188px;" width="85"> <p>High</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.1875px;" width="85"> <p>650 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 91.5px;" width="95"> <p>200 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.25px;" width="78"> <p>0.57%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 97.5469px;" width="94"> <p>100%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 81.6094px;" width="66"> <p>G2</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 144.75px;" width="104"> <p>Kymene 920</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 82.9688px;" width="76"> <p>20%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 123.188px;" width="85"> <p>High</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.1875px;" width="85"> <p>999 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 91.5px;" width="95"> <p>300 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.25px;" width="78"> <p>0.50%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 97.5469px;" width="94"> <p>100%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 81.6094px;" width="66"> <p>G2</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 144.75px;" width="104"> <p>Kymene XRV20</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 82.9688px;" width="76"> <p>20%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 123.188px;" width="85"> <p>Standard-High</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.1875px;" width="85"> <p>500 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 91.5px;" width="95"> <p>150 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.25px;" width="78"> <p>0.45%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 97.5469px;" width="94"> <p>100%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 81.6094px;" width="66"> <p>G2.5</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 144.75px;" width="104"> <p>Kymene 217LXE</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 82.9688px;" width="76"> <p>22%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 123.188px;" width="85"> <p>High</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.1875px;" width="85"> <p>360 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 91.5px;" width="95"> <p>225 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.25px;" width="78"> <p>0.20%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 97.5469px;" width="94"> <p>85%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 81.6094px;" width="66"> <p>G2.5</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 144.75px;" width="104"> <p>Kymene LXV25</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 82.9688px;" width="76"> <p>25%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 123.188px;" width="85"> <p>High</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.1875px;" width="85"> <p>400 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 91.5px;" width="95"> <p>275 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.25px;" width="78"> <p>0.23%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 97.5469px;" width="94"> <p>85%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 81.6094px;" width="66"> <p>G2.75</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 144.75px;" width="104"> <p>Kymene 5720</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 82.9688px;" width="76"> <p>20%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 123.188px;" width="85"> <p>High</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.1875px;" width="85"> <p>200 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 91.5px;" width="95">300 ppm</td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.25px;" width="78"> <p>0.12%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 97.5469px;" width="94"> <p>85%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 81.6094px;" width="66"> <p>G3</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 144.75px;" width="104"> <p>Kymene GHP20S</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 82.9688px;" width="76"> <p>20%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 123.188px;" width="85"> <p>Very High</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.1875px;" width="85"> <p>50 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 91.5px;" width="95"> <p>25 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.25px;" width="78"> <p>0.10%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 97.5469px;" width="94"> <p>105%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 81.6094px;" width="66"> <p>G3</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 144.75px;" width="104"> <p>Kymene GHP20</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 82.9688px;" width="76"> <p>20%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 123.188px;" width="85"> <p>Very High</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.1875px;" width="85"> <p>5 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 91.5px;" width="95">5 ppm</td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.25px;" width="78"> <p>0.10%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 97.5469px;" width="94"> <p>105%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 81.6094px;" width="66"> <p>G2</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 144.75px;" width="104"> <p>Kymene LCF20</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 82.9688px;" width="76"> <p>20%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 123.188px;" width="85"> <p>Standard-High</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.1875px;" width="85"> <p>500 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 91.5px;" width="95"> <p>150 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.25px;" width="78"> <p>0.45%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 97.5469px;" width="94"> <p>20%<sup>3</sup></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 81.6094px;" width="66"> <p>G2.5</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 144.75px;" width="104"> <p>Kymene LCF217</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 82.9688px;" width="76"> <p>22%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 123.188px;" width="85"> <p>High</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.1875px;" width="85"> <p>360 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 91.5px;" width="95"> <p>225 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 92.25px;" width="78"> <p>0.20%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 97.5469px;" width="94"> <p>21%<sup>3</sup></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="line-height: 1;"><em><sup>&nbsp;</sup></em></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em><sup>&nbsp; 1</sup>Average carbon footprint of delivered product relative to Kymene 725-EU</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em><sup>&nbsp; 2</sup>Carbon footprint calculations verified/certified by TUV Rhineland</em></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em><sup>&nbsp; 3</sup>Average carbon footprint of dry product relative to Kymene 725-EU</em></span></p> <p style="line-height: 1;">&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Compliance and Sustainability</strong></p> <p>Solenis&rsquo; wet-strength resins can be supplied in a variety of product configurations to accommodate stringent European compliance and regulatory standards. We offer solutions that help mills comply with the very latest revisions for environmental labeling established by Nordic Ecolabel and EU Ecolabel and recommendations issued by the German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut fur Risikobewertung, or BfR) with regards to the safety of the final product. We can deliver products to papermakers with very specific manufacturing needs, such as total chlorine-free grades with very low OX-in paper requirements.</p> <p><strong>Supply Chain</strong></p> <p>Solenis operates four manufacturing facilities for wet-strength resin production in EMEA. This puts us close to any European customer, reducing freight distances, and as a result, freight costs. It also gives us the necessary manufacturing backup to ensure that we can serve our customers even if one facility encounters a production problem.</p> <p><strong>More Information</strong></p> <p>To learn more, contact your technical sales representative.</p>
<ul> <li>Increased wet strength</li> <li>Reduced cost</li> <li>Increased efficiency</li> <li>Improved functionality</li> <li>Improved regulatory compliance</li> </ul> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 975px; border-spacing: 10px; border: 1px solid #000000;" border="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 827.002px;" colspan="7" width="678"> <p><strong>Kymene Wet Strength Additives Portfolio for Latin America</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p><strong>Generation</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 146.141px;" width="97"> <p><strong>Base Resin</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 115.141px;" width="97"> <p><strong>Total Solids</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 106.141px;" width="97"> <p><strong>Efficiency</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p><strong>DCP</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 110.141px;" width="97"> <p><strong>MCPD</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 113.156px;" width="97"> <p><strong>Total AOX</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p>G1</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 146.141px;" width="97"> <p>Kymene 557H</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 115.141px;" width="97"> <p>12.5%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 106.141px;" width="97"> <p>Alta</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p>3,000 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 110.141px;" width="97"> <p>400 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 113.156px;" width="97"> <p>0.70%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p>G1</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 146.141px;" width="97"> <p>Kymene 821</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 115.141px;" width="97"> <p>21.0%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 106.141px;" width="97"> <p>Alta</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p>6,500 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 110.141px;" width="97"> <p>750 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 113.156px;" width="97"> <p>High</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p>G1</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 146.141px;" width="97"> <p>Kymene 830</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 115.141px;" width="97"> <p>30.0%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 106.141px;" width="97"> <p>Alta</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p>12,000 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 110.141px;" width="97"> <p>1.500 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 113.156px;" width="97"> <p>High</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p>G2</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 146.141px;" width="97"> <p>Kymene 777LXA</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 115.141px;" width="97"> <p>1.5%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 106.141px;" width="97"> <p>Alta</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p>999 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 110.141px;" width="97"> <p>300 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 113.156px;" width="97"> <p>0.30%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p>G2</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 146.141px;" width="97"> <p>Kymene 920A</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 115.141px;" width="97"> <p>2.0%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 106.141px;" width="97"> <p>Alta</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p>999 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 110.141px;" width="97"> <p>250 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 113.156px;" width="97"> <p>0.50%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p>G2,5</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 146.141px;" width="97"> <p>Kymene 5720LA</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 115.141px;" width="97"> <p>20.0%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 106.141px;" width="97"> <p>Alta</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p>200 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 110.141px;" width="97"> <p>300 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 113.156px;" width="97"> <p>0.12%</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p>G3</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 146.141px;" width="97"> <p>Kymene GHP12</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 115.141px;" width="97"> <p>12.0%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 106.141px;" width="97"> <p>Alta</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 118.141px;" width="97"> <p>4 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 110.141px;" width="97"> <p>5 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 113.156px;" width="97"> <p>0.10%</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Compliance and Sustainability</strong></p> <p>Solenis&rsquo; wet-strength resins can be supplied in a variety of product configurations to accommodate any mill&rsquo;s compliance and regulatory standards.&nbsp; For customers exporting to European markets, we offer solutions that help them comply with environmental labeling established by Nordic Ecolabel and recommendations issued by the German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut fur Risikobewertung, or BfR).</p> <p>These resins also meet the recommendations issued by the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Ag&ecirc;ncia Nacional de Vigil&acirc;ncia Sanit&aacute;ria, ANVISA).</p> <p><strong>Supply Chain</strong></p> <p>Solenis operates two manufacturing facilities for wet-strength resin production in Latin America. This puts us close to our customers, reducing freight distances, and as a result, freight costs. It also gives us the necessary manufacturing backup to ensure that we can serve our customers even if one facility encounters a production problem.</p> <p><strong>More Information</strong></p> <p>To learn more, contact your technical sales representative.</p>
<ul> <li>Increased wet strength</li> <li>Reduced cost</li> <li>Increased efficiency</li> <li>Improved functionality</li> <li>Improved regulatory compliance</li> </ul> <table style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 975px; border-spacing: 10px; border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" border="1" width="548"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 869px;" colspan="5" width="548"> <p><strong>North American Line of Kymene Wet-Strength Resins</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 150.531px;" width="94"> <p><strong>Generation</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 232.562px;" width="149"> <p><strong>Product</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 166.766px;" width="125"> <p><strong>Total Solids</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 153.672px;" width="76"> <p><strong>DCP</strong></p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 165.469px;" width="104"> <p><strong>MCPD</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 150.531px;" width="94"> <p>G1</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 232.562px;" width="149"> <p>Kymene 557H</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 166.766px;" width="125"> <p>12.5%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 153.672px;" width="76"> <p>3000 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 165.469px;" width="104"> <p>400 ppm</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 150.531px;" width="94"> <p>G1.5</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 232.562px;" width="149"> <p>Kymene 1500LV</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 166.766px;" width="125"> <p>26.0%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 153.672px;" width="76"> <p>5000 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 165.469px;" width="104"> <p>475 ppm</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 150.531px;" width="94"> <p>G2</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 232.562px;" width="149"> <p>Kymene 925NA</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 166.766px;" width="125"> <p>25.0%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 153.672px;" width="76"> <p>&lt;999 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 165.469px;" width="104"> <p>&lt;315 ppm</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 150.531px;" width="94"> <p>G2</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 232.562px;" width="149"> <p>Kymene ECL30</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 166.766px;" width="125"> <p>30.0%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 153.672px;" width="76"> <p>&lt;999 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 165.469px;" width="104"> <p>250 ppm</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 150.531px;" width="94"> <p>G3</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 232.562px;" width="149"> <p>Kymene GHP12</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 166.766px;" width="125"> <p>12.0%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 153.672px;" width="76"> <p>5 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 165.469px;" width="104"> <p>10 ppm</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 150.531px;" width="94"> <p>G2.75</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 232.562px;" width="149"> <p>Kymene PBF1250</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 166.766px;" width="125"> <p>20.0%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 153.672px;" width="76"> <p>200 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 165.469px;" width="104"> <p>300 ppm</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 150.531px;" width="94"> <p>G3</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 232.562px;" width="149"> <p>Kymene PBF1350</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 166.766px;" width="125"> <p>18.2%</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 153.672px;" width="76"> <p>5 ppm</p> </td> <td style="border-width: 1px; padding: 10px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 165.469px;" width="104"> <p>10 ppm</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Compliance and Sustainability</strong></p> <p>Solenis&rsquo; wet-strength resins can be supplied in a variety of product configurations to accommodate any mill&rsquo;s compliance and regulatory standards. The full wet-strength portfolio has been accepted by Green Seal for use in all paper grades that they register. Our G1.5 resins offer decreased volatile organic compound (VOC) levels while maintaining excellent storage stability and efficiency. For customers exporting to European markets, our latest Polymer Bound Free (PBF) resins continue to lower the levels of residual 1,3-DCP and 3-MCPD that help them comply with the very latest revisions for environmental labeling established by Nordic Ecolabel and EU Ecolabel. These resins also meet the recommendations issued by the German Federal Institute of Risk Assessment (Bundesinstitut fur Risikobewertung, or BfR) and Chinese National Standards (GB4806.8).</p> <p><strong>Supply Chain</strong></p> <p>Solenis owns and operates four manufacturing facilities for wet-strength resin production in US and one in Mexico. This puts us close to any North American customer, reducing freight distances, and as a result, freight costs. It also gives us the necessary manufacturing backup to ensure that we can serve our customers even if one facility encounters a production problem.</p> <p><strong>More Information</strong></p> <p>To learn more, contact your technical sales representative.</p>
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